Antwerp

Food and Drink
Antwerp has excellent kosher restaurants in the Jewish district near the railway station, and the city is well known for its jazz bars and lively cafes. Be sure to try some jenever, a strong gin-like spirit with juniper added for extra flavour.
Shopping
As well as mainstream department stores, Ghent and Antwerp both boast a large selection of independent shops offering something a little different. Antwerp especially has a good range of trendy boutiques and designer stores - for the top designers head for Nationalestraat.Where to Stay

• The hotels in our collection are all centrally located so you can fully enjoy the ambience of these two fabulous cities.

Must See

• Grote Markt, Antwerp. The historic centre of Antwerp, lined by City Hall and 16th and 17th century guildhouses includes the Brabo fountain.
• Rubens’ House, Antwerp. Visit the home of the famous Flemish Baroque painter to view his studio and collection of art and furniture.

Must Do

• Visit Antwerp’s Diamond Museum to learn about the diamond trade and to see how rough diamonds are cut into sparkling jewels.
• Explore Steen Castle, the oldest building in Antwerp on the bank of the river Schelde.
• Wander the Zuid area of Antwerp to see the Art Nouveau buildings, as well as museums and galleries.

Insider Tips
Don’t miss the traditional Sunday morning flower market at Kouter square in Ghent, while Pi-Nuts on Nationalestraat in Antwerp sells catwalk cast-offs.